Accessorizing with the Colors of the Season

The trend-setting institution that is Pantone shares with the world on an ongoing basis the most important fashion colors for Spring and Fall seasons. What do you do with this information? Do you immediately go out shopping, with palette in hand, to ensure you are on trend with your personal apparel? Or do you give it a quick glance, pick out a couple of your favorites and file it away for future reference? The important aspect from our perspective of this guide to the upcoming season’s colors is how do we recommend our jewelry as an accessory to outifts in these hues.

For example, let’s look at what we might suggest for Island Paradise, a light, refreshing blue color. The obvious choice if you were the type of person who likes matching accessories, would be something with aquamarine as the featured gemstone. The light, airy feel of aqua would pair beautifully with this color. What about a complementary color? We would suggest something with a pastel feel, such as a light pink or peach. A piece featuring a light pink sapphire, spinel, morganite, or in this case a Padparadscha sapphire, would be a great match.

If we look at the more “earthy” colors in this palette, aside from finding matching colors, we will also have the opportunity to select colors that really pop against a warmer base color. If we look at the the color Greenery, which is also Pantone’s “Color of the Year” for 2017, we would match this color with gemstones such as peridot, chrysoberyl or green tourmaline, like this ring below. On the other side of the spectrum, you would look to something in a bolder purple, red or pink as a suitable companion. As you can see from this Duet ring, we love combining green with purple spinel centers.

For another example, let’s consider a rich blue color like Lapis Blue. One of our specialties is blue sapphire, so matching this color with existing Omi jewelry is relatively easy. The complementary color for a bold blue color like this would be an equally bold orange hue – which we would find in our new orange tourmaline ring seen below. We can also find similar colors in spessartite garnets and orange sapphires.

There is a myriad of options when it comes to accessorizing this Spring’s fashion color palette with fabulous colored gemstones. Knowing and understanding how colors accent each other will go a long way in developing your fashion credibility amongst your peers and clients. Pay attention to what the trends are and take the time to pick out the best options for you to ensure you are trend-savvy in your day-to-day life.

Pantone, the world-renowned authority of color, has announced their color predictions for Spring 2015. Although we don’t yet know the official color of 2015 (stay tuned in December for the announcement!), we are seeing prominent colors at Fashion Week including; aquamarine, lucite green and strawberry ice. Pantone executive director, Leatrice Eiseman, states “The color choices for 2015 follow a minimalistic, ‘en plain air’ theme, taking cue from nature rather than being reinvented or mechanically manipulated. Soft, cool hues blend with subtle warm tones to create a soothing escape from the everyday hustle and bustle.” Colored gemstones are the perfect natural representation or accent to spring’s hottest colors! We’re excited to present 9 of the most striking tones for the upcoming season with descriptive notes by Pantone.

Succeeding the official launch of Omi Privé’s new web site, and attending the AGTA GemFair in Tucson, has deduced a central fact: this is the year for COLOR. From in-demand pinks to alluring double halo designs, below are the top 10 Privé pieces noticed, desired, and adored into 2014.

We enjoyed watching the Red Carpet last night (after it dried out from a sprinkler SNAFU!). At Omi Privé we love to present the most colorful and elegant jewelry designs, which always make the wearer stand out in a crowd! Below we suggest some of our latest designs to compliment the fashion seen at this year’s Golden Globes:

Cate Blanchett won Best Actress in a Motion Picture Drama, for her roll in “Blue Jasmine”. Our 3-stone sapphire and diamond ring is a good way to play up the “Blue”!

Elizabeth Moss looked stunning in a black and deep red dress while accepting her Best Actress in a miniseries or TV Movie award for her role in “Top of the Lake”. This marquise shape ruby ring is a perfect compliment to the geometric shapes seen in her dress.

Jennifer Lawrence was one of the lone few who accessorized with color at the awards. Her simple white and black dress pairs well with platinum and diamond drop emerald earrings.

Expectant mother, Drew Barrymore, looked so sweet in her pink and orange leaf adorned gown. We’ve got the perfect pink sapphire ring for this dress or anytime (since she is expecting another girl!). The rose gold accents are a nice touch that play off the cushion shaped center stone and halo of round pink sapphires.

Julia Roberts wowed with her interesting dress-shirt-combo at the Globes this year. To add a little color to any black and white ensemble, classic ruby and diamond earrings are a great choice (and match her nail polish!).

Maria Menounos was pretty in pink with some “hidden” details in the cutouts of her bright gown. Our 11.24 carat pink sapphire ring holds the surprise of rose gold detailing and a round peek-a-boo pink sapphire on the profile.

This green tourmaline and yellow gold Omi Privé ring is perfect for Reese’s aqua gown and her new “long-bob” blonde hair.

Taylor Swift’s uniquely colored dress, similar to the Pantone color, Cayenne, is a perfect spicy match for this spinel and diamond ring!

Autumn marks three of my favorite things: the transition to a new wardrobe (bring on the boots, chunky sweaters, and cozy scarves), the infamous Fall drinks (who can live without pumpkin spiced lattes and chai tea?), and the very best – new jewelry! From light pastels to warm neutral tones, softer colors are everywhere, especially in fine jewelry. I have spotlighted five Omi Privé favorites below. Not only do these accentuate the near transitions to Winter, but each is truly a year-round investment piece.

(Los Angeles, CA—April 2013) Omi Privé’s tsavorite and diamond platinum ring design has been named the “Best Platinum over $10,000” in the Sixth Annual JCK Jewelers’ Choice Awards. Hailed as the jewelry industry’s highest honor, the Jewelers’ Choice Awards, presented by JCK Magazine, honor excellence in jewelry design and craftsmanship in a variety of categories. Voting is held online through JCK Online, an industry website, where all retail jewelers cast votes for their favorites over a three-month duration. Omi Privé’s pink sapphire and diamond 3-stone rose gold ring was also recognized as a finalist in the category of “Best Bridal $5,001-$10,000.”

The winning tsavorite ring is handcrafted in platinum, and was designed specifically for the center 7.10 carat cushion-cut tsavorite garnet. It is accented with 0.85 carats of brilliant round diamonds. Niveet Nagpal, head designer and President of Omi Privé, describes the gemstone as the inspiration for the piece, “This tsavorite emanates a multitude of hues like few garnets we have seen. It is rare in size, color and brilliance. We sought to create a ring design as unique as its mint-green color, but that would not overshadow the rarity and beauty of the stone itself.”

This year also marks the start of a unique consumer award that was organized to honor Jewelers’ Choice finalists. After voting concluded for the Jewelers’ Choice Awards, JCK submitted the top 10 “jewelers’ favorites” to W Magazine for further participation in the W Magazine Readers’ Choice Award. W Magazine readers voted, and selected Omi Privé’s platinum tsavorite ring as the winner.

“It is an honor that the 7.10 carat tsavorite ring has been acclaimed amongst our industry’s top jewelers. We were especially humbled when it was also chosen by the readers of W Magazine. We are thrilled that this rare gemstone can now be showcased as an Omi Privé winner!” remarks Nagpal.

The Omi Privé fine jewelry collection can be viewed online at www.omiprive.com or in person at JCK’s Prestige Promenade Salon 37! Please call us at 877.OMI.GEMS to schedule your personal appointment time.